Over the last decade, the global refugee population has soared to 100 million. Milwaukee is now home to a diverse refugee community from countries like Burma, Sudan, and Congo. Since 2021, CCI has facilitated refugee integration by providing English and Citizenship education programs and immigration legal services. Refugees come to our organization to solidify their immigration status, enhance their language skills, and eventually obtain U.S. citizenship.

In 2024, we have provided services to over 900 refugees, 100 of whom went on to achieve US citizenship! However, there is an urgent need for a stronger support network in Milwaukee. The Trump administration has threatened vast cuts to federal programs that directly support refugee education and legal aid. Funding cuts will make it challenging to expand our services in 2025, and meet the needs of Milwaukee's growing refugee population.

Therefore, we need your support to raise $20,000 and defend immigrant rights in 2025! Your gift will expand our capacity to:

• Hire a new instructor and provide English and Citizenship courses for refugees with limited literacy
• Update our classrooms and facilities to accommodate more students

Over the long term, your support is transformational for our clients!

For instance, Kha and her husband Phyo attended English courses and worked with our team to become American citizens. After completing our programs Kha and Phyo used their literacy skills and stable immigration status to become entrepreneurs! They are now owners of a popular local restaurant, Kha Sushi.

Donate today and make Milwaukee a welcoming home for refugees just like Phyo and Kha!